Best of Star Trek: Original Film Scores [Soundtrack] [Import]

best of star trek: original film scores [soundtrack] [import]

Track Listings
1. Life Is a Dream {Star Trek 5} - Jerry Goldsmith
2. Meld {Star Trek} - Jerry Goldsmith
3. Returning to Vulcan {Star Trek 3} - James Horner
4. Battle in the Mutara Nebula {Star Trek 2} - James Horner
5. Enterprise Clears Moorings {Star Trek 2} - James Horner
6. Chekov's Run {Star Trek 4} - Leonard Rosenman
7. Ilia's Theme {Star Trek } - Jerry Goldsmith
8. Without Help {Star Trek 5} - Jerry Goldsmith
9. Enterprise {Star Trek} - Jerry Goldsmith
10. Prologue and Main Title {Star Trek 3} - James Horner
11. Hospital Chase {Star Trek 4} - Leonard Rosenman
12. Whaler {Star Trek 4} - Leonard Rosenman
13. Angry God [Star Trek V] - Jerry Goldsmith
14. Genesis Countdown {Star Trek II} - James Horner
15. Katra Ritual {Star Trek 3} - James Horner
16. Home Again: End Credits {Star Trek 4} - Leonard Rosenman

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
16 track collection of music from the Star Trek movies. Scored by three of Hollywood's most respected composers, Jerry Goldsmith, James Horner and Leonard Rosenman. Lavish packaging includes extensive sleevenotes and deluxe slipcase. Standard jewel case.

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Best of Star Trek: Original Film Scores [Soundtrack] [Import]
The Best Of Star Trek: 30th Anniversary Special! Original TV Soundtrack [Enhanced CD]
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Beautiful and Clear Music That Trek Fans Must Have
  • Beautiful selections from most of the series!
  • A Nice Compilation Of Fine "Star Trek" Music
  • Walked down the isle to "Orchestral Suite from the Inner Light"
  • Full of Surprisingly Beautiful Music
 The Best Of Star Trek: 30th Anniversary Special! Original TV Soundtrack [Enhanced CD]
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Manufacturer: Gnp Crescendo
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000001P20
Release Date: 1996-12-17

Tracks:

  1. STAR TREK/Original Series Main Title - Alexander Courage
  2. Suite From THE TROUBLE WITH TRIBBLES:Bartender Bit/They Quibble Over Quibble/Kirk Out... - Jerry Fielding
  3. Suite From THE TROUBLE WITH TRIBBLES:The Muzak Maker/The Scherzo Maker - Jerry Fielding
  4. Suite From THE TROUBLE WITH TRIBBLES:A Matter of Pride/No Tribble At All/Big Fite - Jerry Fielding
  5. STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION Main Title - Courage/Goldsmith
  6. Suite From HEART OF GLORY:Moment of Decision/Battle Signs/Geordi Vision/Looking For Life Signs... - Ron Jones
  7. Suite From HEART OF GLORY:A Klingon's Feelings/Let's Make A Phaser/Heart Of Glory - Ron Jones
  8. Orchestral Suite from THE INNER LIGHT - Jay Chattaway
  9. STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE Main Title-Season IV
  10. Suite From THE VISITOR: Rainy Night
  11. Suite From THE VISITOR: Steve O's 'Cue/Freaked Out
  12. Suite From THE VISITOR: Dad Admonishes
  13. Suite From THE VISITOR: One Last Visit
  14. Suite From THE VISITOR: Second Chance
  15. STAR TREK: VOYAGER Main Title-Extended Version - Jerry Goldsmith
  16. Suite From HEROES AND DEMONS: Last Hope
  17. Suite From HEROES AND DEMONS: Dr. Schweitzer
  18. Suite From HEROES AND DEMONS: Armagonnen
  19. Suite From HEROES AND DEMONS: Where's Freya/To The Rescue

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Beautiful and Clear Music That Trek Fans Must Have.......2007-03-27

The Best of Star Trek is a collection of some of the best songs from the first thirty years and it is a highly recommended buy. The music is very clear and crisp, and you can hear every instrument that is being played. The reason I bought the album, among other things, is for the Inner Light suite and I wasn't disappointed. The song is very beautiful and it's sounds great on this album. I also really enjoyed the Season four Deep Space Nine theme, which had instruments I never heard while watching it on TV and it sounded great as well. I also ordered volume two, and after hearing this, I'm glad I did.

5 out of 5 stars Beautiful selections from most of the series!.......2007-02-17

If you're looking for one CD with samples from all the series (except Enterprise), that is what you're getting from this CD. Often, I don't notice the music in the TV series and it has been wonderful discovering some wonderful selections that I missed on this CD. My favorite track is definitely from the ST:TNG episode, 'The Inner Light'. I have had family and friends walk in while listening to that specific track wondering what the CD was and being amazed that it was Star Trek! This CD continues to prove that Star Trek continues to attract not only quality actors, directors and writers, but excellent musicians as well. A must have CD for all ST fans!

4 out of 5 stars A Nice Compilation Of Fine "Star Trek" Music.......2006-12-13

I have to admit that apart from being a Trekker, another reason that compelled me to buy this album was to hear the original recordings of Jerry Fielding's "The Trouble With Tribbles", one of the best episodes of the original "Star Trek" show. The remastering is virtually clean, and it's one of the most enjoyable in this CD.
Another great plus is the orchestral suite from Jay Chattaway's "The Inner Light" from "Star Trek: The Next Generation", a concert piece showcasing a beautiful theme played mostly on piano, with the orchestra making good support. It's so touching that you can't help but weep. Also from "The Next Generation" is one of the few musical moments that best represent Klingons, and Ron Jones virtually pays homage to Jerry Goldsmith's Klingon theme on "Heart Of Glory"; there are certain notes that you start thinking "Hey, this is music for Klingons, so why complain?"; another great suite.
On the minus side, Dennis McCarthy's music for "The Visitor" is kind of annoying because it is such a dramatic episode, with little action, that you crave so much for some of McCarthy's action writing. Unlike "The Inner Light", this "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" episode lacks of a unifying musical theme that you feel like wanting more.
Also, the multimedia portion of this expanded CD doesn't sport much either: only a teaser for "Star Trek: First Contact", and some previews for Trek video games. So I've got to tell you, own this CD only because of what I say on the first half and you won't feel sorry.

5 out of 5 stars Walked down the isle to "Orchestral Suite from the Inner Light".......2006-05-05

I bought this CD when I was engaged and in the process of planning the wedding. My wife and I were looking for a "walk down the isle" song that would be beutiful but not typical.

I was playing the CD in my Jeep when Orchestral Suite from THE INNER LIGHT came on and I just went slack-jawed at how beautiful and appropriate that would be. My wife agreed and we walked down the isle at our wedding to that particular selections. It's just long enough for that purpose, too.

Later in the ceremony my wife's sister read a story that she chose for a reading, and she knew nothing about the music my wife and I chose for the wedding. My wife's sister read a story called something like "The Inner Light" about a man searching for valuable rubies and being told by a jewler to look for the "inner light" in the stone that shows that it's genuine.

How's that for spooky-cool?

Anyway, this is a great CD full of a lot of music that stands on its own apart from the Star Trek context. Buy it and be surprised.

4 out of 5 stars Full of Surprisingly Beautiful Music.......2004-02-03

I've only recently started watching the "Star Trek" shows again. When I was growing up I only knew of a few of the movies with the original cast until TNG came out. I enjoyed the series a lot, and was hooked on the theme song from the word "go." "Deep Space Nine" was also enjoyable, but I never was very interested in "Voyager." To my surprise, the music featured here from "DSN" and "Voyager" is the best of this album. Don't get me wrong, I love cranking up the "TNG" theme song every now and then, but the rest of the songs that follow are so beautiful and fun to listen to that I almost wish I would have watched the later shows more often.
Right now I only get to watch "TSN" on Spike TV and "Star Trek" on SciFi. Hopefully I can find the other series and watch them as well. If the music is any indication of the quality of the shows, I'll be in for quite a ride.
Even if you don't like "Star Trek," get this disc for the beautiful music. I'm not a big fan of orchestral songs, but these contained herein are something special.
Star Trek - The Next Generation: Music From The Original Television Soundtrack, Volume Two (The Best Of Both Worlds)
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ASIN: B000001P0Y
Release Date: 1992-01-21

Tracks:

  1. Star Trek: The Next Generation-Main Title
  2. New Providence
  3. Hansen's Message
  4. Borg Engaged
  5. First Attack
  6. Borg Take Picard
  7. Death Is Irrevelant
  8. Away Team Ready
  9. On The Borg Ship
  10. Nodes
  11. Captain Borg
  12. Energy Weapon Fails
  13. Humanity Taken
  14. Contact Lost
  15. Cemetery Of Dead Ships
  16. Intervention
  17. The Link
  18. Sleep Command
  19. Destruct Mode/Picard Is Back
  20. Picard's Nightmare
  21. Star Trek: The Next Generation-End Credit

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Awesome score.......2004-08-11

They should've gotten Ron Jones to do First Contact instead of Goldsmith. This is the kind of score you need for an epic battle with the Borg. Wonderful action sequences with stirring strings and threatening brass. And the Borg theme is just marvelous. Ron Jones or Dennis McCarthy or even Jay Chattaway should do all future Star Trek motion picture scores.

5 out of 5 stars Makin' The Best of Star Treký Even Better!.......2002-06-22

I consider the two-parter The Best Of Both Worlds© to be Star Trek™'s most pivotal & influential episodes, and the soundtrack does a beautiful job in adding to the feel and suspense. Although Ron Jones' compositions on this CD aren't quite as ambitious as the tunes one would hear in the Star Trek™ movies, his efforts did help make these two watermark NextGen episodes seem truly grand and larger than life. The military style of some of the tunes also gives a warlike tone to the show, as the Enterprise™ and the Federation™ fight desperately to stop the Borg™ invasion.

Each track complements the scene it plays in almost perfectly. One good example is Hansen's Message©, which plays through the end of the scene in Part One when the crew sees the Borg™ ship for the first time. The moment itself is chilling, but with the music, along with the crescendo at the climax, it becomes even more suspenseful! Another great tune to complement the moment is Intervention©, heard in Part Two when Worf™ and Data™ sneak into the Borg™ ship to rescue Picard™ (now changed into the Borg™ Locutus™) and get him back to the Enterprise.

Thanks to the synergy between the music and the scenes, The Best of Both Worlds© becomes a whole lot more than the sum of its visual & musical parts!

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5 out of 5 stars A MUST HAVE!!!!!!!!!!!.......2002-03-16

I LOVE it it is so very relaxing to listen to on occations when you need a dose of Star Trek.

5 out of 5 stars A Great Score For A Television Show.......2001-04-22

Without comparing this TV score to that of a film, I would consider this an excellent TV score. Hearing the Alexander Courage's version of Jerry Goldsmith's Star Trek theme really opens the album up. It is really a shame that it appears only once or twice in minor situations because then it would mean this score has some trace of thematic development like film scores do. The Borg theme, played by a synthesized chorus, sounds very mysterious yet somewhat hostile and threatening. You have to have seen the show to know what's happening because there's barely any thematic music to base what's happening on. The strings and celeste playing on the tracks before the borg encounter adds the sense of mysterious but foreshadowed danger. The battle tracks between the borg and Enterprise aren't upbeat like scores from John Williams or Horner but sound much more suspenseful and average-paced like on Crimson Tide. Ron Jones seems to back off on fast-paced string and brass parts and prefers edgy brass and percussion coupled with electronics. Away Team Ready is a haunting, military-like cue as some people prepare to board the borg ship. An unused cue for the exploration of the borg ship sounds very far and dissonant like on The Empire Strikes Back, Return Of The Jedi, and Aliens. Both are very original sounding. Let me admit that the music on the second and final fight between the Enterprise and Borg ship heats up but leaves more to be desired. Of course, this is a TV score scored under a period of a week so forget what I just said for any film score fan. After a bittersweet ending stopping with an afterthought, the brilliant Star Theme comes up for the credits and draws this score to a close. I recommend this original score for anyone who has seen the borg episode of TNG but don't expect a Star Wars score here for any film score collectors.

5 out of 5 stars Stirring score for an epic tale.......2001-01-29

Fans of the syndicated television show "Star Trek: The Next Generation" may remember the two-part episode "The Best of Both Worlds" as a high point for the series, and for science fiction television in general. This cliffhanger and its resolution constituted the third season finale and fourth season premiere. In the story, the United Federation of Planets faces an invasion by the Borg, a seemingly unstoppable cybernetic race that "assimilates" whole civilizations into its insect-like "collective." Captain Picard and the crew of the Starship Enterprise represent the Federation's only hope against this relentless enemy.

Such an epic tale calls for an epic musical score, and composer Ron Jones delivers. His music pounds with excitement during the thrilling space battle sequences. He makes brilliant use of eerie musical effects to capture the alien nature of the Borg Collective and its dispassionate "drones." He also brings out all of the emotion of the heroic struggle of the Enterprise crew to save the Federation from conquest and assimilation. But it's not all big, bombastic space opera music; Jones also pays attention to more intimate moments between the crew.

Yes, "The Best of Both Worlds" was a landmark in the ongoing, multigenerational "Star Trek" saga, and Ron Jones' superb score is an integral part of the story. This is an essential disc for fans of science fiction soundtracks.
Best of Star Trek: Original Film Scores
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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  • Star Trek Fix, But...
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Original Soundtrack
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ASIN: B00004W1DZ
Release Date: 2000-11-14

Tracks:

  1. Life Is a Dream [Star Trek 5] - Jerry Goldsmith
  2. Meld [Star Trek] - Jerry Goldsmith
  3. Returning to Vulcan [Star Trek 3] - James Horner
  4. Battle in the Mutara Nebula [Star Trek 2] - James Horner
  5. Enterprise Clears Moorings [Star Trek 2] - James Horner
  6. Chekov's Run [Star Trek 4] - Leonard Rosenman
  7. Ilia's Theme [Star Trek] - Jerry Goldsmith
  8. Without Help [Star Trek 5] - Jerry Goldsmith
  9. Enterprise [Star Trek] - Jerry Goldsmith
  10. Prologue and Main Title [Star Trek 3] - James Horner
  11. Hospital Chase [Star Trek 4] - Leonard Rosenman
  12. Whaler [Star Trek 4] - Leonard Rosenman
  13. Angry God [Star Trek V] - Jerry Goldsmith
  14. Genesis Countdown [From Star Trek II] - James Horner
  15. Katra Ritual [Star Trek 3] - James Horner
  16. Home Again: End Credits [Star Trek 4] - Leonard Rosenman

Album Description

16 track collection of music from the Star Trek movies. Scored by three of Hollywood's most respected composers, Jerry Goldsmith, James Horner and Leonard Rosenman. Lavish packaging includes extensive sleevenotes and deluxe slipcase. Standard jewel case.

Album Details

16 Track Collection of Music from the Star Trek Movies, Scored by Three of Hollywood's Most Respected Composers: Jerry Goldsmith, James Horner & Leonard Rosenman. Lavish Packaging with Movie Stills, Extensive Sleevenotes & Deluxe Slipcase.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Great music, but nothing exclusive.......2007-02-16

If you've got all of the movie soundtracks (like I do), then don't bother with this one, because it's just picking the highlights from the first 6 movies.

2 out of 5 stars Star Trek Fix, But..........2006-08-30

The music on this CD does not seem to be the same music I've heard in the movies. It's on the flat and tinny side and missing that big screen sound: crisp highs and stomach-rumbling lows. The quality is more like what you would hear on a mediocre AM radio station instead of a good FM station.

The case is beautiful though: really well done artwork and layout.

Star Trek is great but I wish I had purchased a different CD for the music.

5 out of 5 stars Great Music for Trekkers.......2002-06-24

This cd truly marks the best of Star Trek for it has selections from the all the great Star Trek scores (I thru V). Horner, Goldsmith and Rosenman all had great compositions and they are all represented here. One can argue that for the most part, the best pieces from each of those five movies are included. The only exception I think exists is with Star Trek III, where "Stealing the Enterprise" was for some reason left off.
My favorites on this cd are: "Geneis Countdown, Hospital Chase, Battle of Mutara Nebula, and Prologue and Main Title." This cd is great though for making new fans of Star Trek music. It was a tape of similar music that got me interested. I would recommend this to anyone who wishes to have a collection of great music.

5 out of 5 stars The Best of Five Films.......2001-01-30

Of all the CD's I own, this is easily among my favorites. They got just about all the best themes from the first five Trek films on one album. Originally published as "Star Trek: The Astral Symphony", I first bought the cassette (under the original title) about four years ago and just recently upgraded to this CD.

Definately worth purchasing for anyone who enjoyed the soundtracks from the first five movies.
The Best of Star Trek, Volume Two
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 The Best of Star Trek, Volume Two
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ASIN: B0000365NG
Release Date: 2000-07-25

Tracks:

  1. The Original Series: Theme From Star Trek - Strings Arrangement - Season 1 - Alexander Courage
  2. The Original Series: Suite From The Corbomite Maneuver: Radiation/Cube Radiation/Baby... - Alexander Courage
  3. The Original Series: Suite From Balance Of Terror: Romulan Warship/Romulan Theme... - Alexander Courage
  4. The Original Series: Suite From What Are Little Girls Made Of: Meet Andrea/Big Ruk/Ruk... - Alexander Courage
  5. The Original Series: 'In Chapel' From Balance Of Terror - Alexander Courage
  6. The Original Series: Theme From Star Trek - Lounge Mix - Alexander Courage
  7. Deep Space Nine: Theme From Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Season 4 - Dennis McCarthy
  8. Deep Space Nine: Suite From Way Of The Warrior: Dry Run - Dennis McCarthy
  9. Deep Space Nine: Suite From Way Of The Warrior: Medieval Harp Source - Dennis McCarthy
  10. Deep Space Nine: Suite From Way Of The Warrior: 'Yo!' - Dennis McCarthy
  11. Deep Space Nine: Suite From Way Of The Warrior: Worf II - Dennis McCarthy
  12. Deep Space Nine: Suite From Way Of The Warrior: 'Fever' From His Way - Nana Visitor
  13. Voyager: Theme From Star Trek: Voyager - Jerry Goldsmith
  14. Voyager: Suite From Bride Of Chaotica: Begin Chapter 18 - David Bell
  15. Voyager: Suite From Bride Of Chaotica: Presenting... Arachnia - David Bell
  16. Voyager: Suite From Bride Of Chaotica: Confinement Rings/Segue To Torres - David Bell
  17. Voyager: Suite From Bride Of Chaotica: Chaotica Is Defeated/Distortions - David Bell
  18. Voyager: Suite From Bride Of Chaotica: Chaotica's Last Words/The End? - David Bell
  19. The Next Generation: Theme From Star Trek: The Next Generation - Season 2 - Jerry Goldsmith
  20. The Next Generation: Suite From All Good Things: Here Comes The Judge II/To The Rescue - Dennis McCarthy
  21. The Next Generation: Suite From All Good Things: Primalosity - Dennis McCarthy
  22. The Next Generation: Suite From All Good Things: Courage - Dennis McCarthy
  23. The Next Generation: Suite From All Good Things: Saved Again - Dennis McCarthy
  24. The Next Generation: Suite From All Good Things: I Have A Gun - Dennis McCarthy

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars A Weaker Second Album But Still Good.......2007-03-28

I was a little disappointed in the selection from the original series, I think the songs from Amok Time are better than the original series songs on this album. The album, however, does not disappoint once it gets to the DS9, VOY, and TNG tracks. They are either pulse pounding, retro during the Captain Proton songs and even beautiful when it is neither of the previous two. I also didn't care for the lounge mix version of the original series theme, it just didn't sound that good, but, you have to take that with a pinch of salt. If you like lounge music, you may enjoy it more than I did. However, I really loved that Visitor's version of the song "Fever" was thrown in as a "bonus track" according to the CD slipcase. She really shows her pipes and can really sing. I couldn't help but smile just thinking about the DS9 episode "His Way" while I was listening. Overall, this is a good buy, just not as good as the first record.

5 out of 5 stars Star Trek Music as You've Never Heard It.......2007-01-05


Although all the music on this CD is terrific, the TOS music is especially compelling,the more so from an old fan like myself who knew the music was good even though, as a kid,I was hearing it from the small speaker of a tinny black and white televison set. From the "cubicle" xylophone and the sweeping violins of " The Suite from The Corbomite Maneuver" to the unforgettable trumpets of " Balance of Terror" to " The Suite from What are Little Girls Made of?" (which incidentally, is composed partly of the memorable musical opening to the main body of the episode, "Arena"). Full length, and with an awe-inspiring bass line that one could never really hear on that old black and white TV, these three selections alone are well worth the money!

4 out of 5 stars 4 stars only for the TOS scores..........2002-06-25

The original series deserves better. While I love to hear all of the original series' music, I am disappointed in how little is really on this CD. Frankly, I want the complete music from the episodes such as "The Corbomite Maneuver", "Ballance of Terror", and so on... not just suites on an "Best of" CD. I am left both fulfilled and empty when I listen to this CD. "Fever", Nana's song, is just a waste of space on the CD which could have been put to much better use. If they wanted to have her sing, then do a separate CD like Nichelle. There is much more music that was left out of these fantastic episodes. While I don't mind the DS9 theme, it too is way too long and wastes space. The "Bride of Chaotica" is also just annoying, it works in the episode, but not here. The music from "All Good Things" also needs it's own CD. Again, the TNG theme is not needed. So, bottom line is buy it for the TOS themes, you do get and enjoy because it is very unlikely that GNP will get off of it's butt and release these in their full glory.

5 out of 5 stars "sure to transport all followers into total enjoyment".......2001-12-06

Think you've heard it all---well, think again...GNP/Crescendo brings forth another compilation, simply out-of-this-world---"THE BEST OF STAR TREK VOL. 2", contains previously unreleased music by Courage...Steiner...Goldsmith...McCarthy...Chattaway and David Bell---this one-of-a-kind collection featuring suites and cues from---"STAR TREK:THE ORIGINAL SERIES"---"THE NEXT GENERATION"---"DEEP SPACE NINE"---"VOYAGER", all of which are good to superb representations of each episode through scoring---"THEME FROM STAR TREK-LOUNGE MIX", nice touch from the big band point of view---"FEVER", from "DEEP SPACE NINE" episode "HIS WAY", torchy rendition performed by Nan Visitor...David Bell's score for "BRIDE OF CHAOTICA", is something out of "Flash Gordon", wonderfully nostalgic recreation reminiscent of those early days of sci-fi serials of the 1930s, starring Buster Crabbe in the title role.

Dedicated to the memory of DeForest Kelley (1920-1999), and to "The Great Bird of the Galaxy", Mr. Gene Roddenberry---Neil Norman and Crescendo have once again brought the best and most creative attributes to "film-score-buffs" around the galaxy---don't miss this or the next thrilling episode from Norman & Crew!

You might try another GNP/Crescendo release ~ "The Best Of Star Trek:30th Anniversary Special"(GNPD-8053), all worthy of a good listen!

Total Time: 63:44 on 24 Tracks ~ GNP/Crescendo GNPD-8061 ~ (2000)

5 out of 5 stars Improvement over the First One -Tracks Misnumbered on Insert.......2001-06-09

This CD is a big improvement over the last "Best of Star Trek" mostly because there is much more variety in the tracks. Almost no two are exactly alike. The highlight of this CD certainly is "Fever" sung by Nana Visitor(Kira) herself. And if you are concerned with the placement of the TNG music dead last, I advise you to reserve your judgement until you hear these tracks. They are the perfect way to wrap up this collection.

If there is to be a third version, my advice would be to focus on specific recognizable themes and try less to take many tracks from the same episode. Still, I think Trek fans will be very happy with this compilation.

One thing to be aware of is that the tracks are misnumbered on the inserts. The tracks listed as "Chapter 18" and "Presenting Arachnia" are actually the same track. There is an extra track for "Way of the Warrior" between "Medieval Harp Source" and "Yo!" which the Amazon.com website refers to as "Evil Empire." Therefore the Voyager music starts at track 14.
The Best of Star Trek
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    Original TV Soundtrack
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    13. Stardate
    14. Bridge Buttons No. 2
    15. Theme from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
    16. Enterprise Doors
    17. Cucumbers in Space
    18. Stratos Torture Ray Bombardment
    19. Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan (Main Title)
    20. Garbled Radio Message
    21. Battle in the Mutara Nebula
    22. Lab Scanner
    23. Sisko Kid
    24. Tribble Coos
    25. Captain Borg
    26. Enterprise Doors Open into Trasporter Room
    27. Warposity
    28. Phaser Bank
    29. Party Time
    30. Phaser Firing Switch
    31. Kirk Does It Again
    32. Bridge Scanner
    33. Vena's Dance
    34. Viewing Screen Magnification
    35. Passage Terminated
    36. Heartbeats
    37. Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan (Epilogue/End Title)

    Album Details

    A Trekker's Paradise with the Best Title Themes of the Popular TV Series and Sound Effects.
    Star Trek - The Next Generation: Music From The Original Television Soundtrack, Volumes One, Two And Three
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • GREAT COLLECTION
    • If you want a good price for good CDs, buy this....
    		 Star Trek - The Next Generation: Music From The Original Television Soundtrack, Volumes One, Two And Three

    Manufacturer: Gnp Crescendo
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000001OZT
    Release Date: 1993-04-19

    Tracks:

    1. Star Trek: The Next Generation-Main Title - Dennis McCarthy
    2. Stardate - Dennis McCarthy
    3. Troi Senses - Dennis McCarthy
    4. Picard's Plan/First Chase - Dennis McCarthy
    5. Detaching/Separation - Dennis McCarthy
    6. Shaken/Court Time/There Goes Da Judge - Dennis McCarthy
    7. USS Hood/On Manual - Dennis McCarthy
    8. End Credit - Dennis McCarthy
    9. Personal Log/Admiral/Old Lovers - Dennis McCarthy
    10. Caverns - Dennis McCarthy
    11. Splashing/The Woods/Memories - Dennis McCarthy
    12. Scanned/Big Guns/Unknown - Dennis McCarthy
    13. Revealed/Reaching Out - Dennis McCarthy
    14. Departure - Dennis McCarthy
    15. Main Title-Version #2 (Alternate M.T.) - Dennis McCarthy

    Tracks:

    1. Star Trek: The Next Generation Main Title - Ron Jones
    2. New Providence - Ron Jones
    3. Hansen's Message - Ron Jones
    4. Borg Engaged - Ron Jones
    5. First Attack - Ron Jones
    6. Borg Take Picard - Ron Jones
    7. Death Is Irrevelant - Ron Jones
    8. Away Team Ready - Ron Jones
    9. On The Borg Ship - Ron Jones
    10. Nodes - Ron Jones
    11. Captain Borg - Ron Jones
    12. Energy Weapon Fails - Ron Jones
    13. Humanity Taken - Ron Jones
    14. Contact Lost - Ron Jones
    15. Cemetery Of Dead Ships - Ron Jones
    16. Intervention - Ron Jones
    17. The Link - Ron Jones
    18. Sleep Command - Ron Jones
    19. Destruct Mode/Picard Is Back - Ron Jones
    20. Picard's Nightmare - Ron Jones
    21. Star Trek: The Next Generation-End Credit - Ron Jones

    Tracks:

    1. Star Trek: The Next Generation-Main Title - Dennis McCarthy
    2. Yesterday's Enterprise: Duality/Enterprise C - Dennis McCarthy
    3. Yesterday's Enterprise: Averted/Richard/Gulnan/Back To Battle/Cmdr. Garrett - Dennis McCarthy
    4. Yesterday's Enterprise: First Kiss/Not To Be/Empty Death/Reporting For Duty - Dennis McCarthy
    5. Yesterday's Enterprise: Klingons/Skin Of Teeth - Dennis McCarthy
    6. Unification I & II: In Case You Forgot - Dennis McCarthy
    7. Unification I & II: Sarek - Dennis McCarthy
    8. Unification I & II: Sarek Drifts Away - Dennis McCarthy
    9. Unification I & II: Another Captain/Food Fight - Dennis McCarthy
    10. Unification I & II: Victims Of Holography - Dennis McCarthy
    11. Unification I & II: Sacrificed/Mind Meld - Dennis McCarthy
    12. Hollow Pursuits: Barclay Mitty - Dennis McCarthy
    13. Hollow Pursuits: Tissue Samples/Sad Sack/Staff Confab/Hololust - Dennis McCarthy
    14. Hollow Pursuits: Lady Gates/Swordplay - Dennis McCarthy
    15. Hollow Pursuits: Madame Trol/Blissful/Out Of Control/Warp Nine - Dennis McCarthy
    16. Hollow Pursuits: Warposity - Dennis McCarthy
    17. Hollow Pursuits: Plan 9 - Dennis McCarthy
    18. Star Trek: The Next Generation-End Credit - Dennis McCarthy

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars GREAT COLLECTION.......2004-03-29

    You want great Star Trek music look no further! This CD has the best music from TNG

    5 out of 5 stars If you want a good price for good CDs, buy this...........2000-06-18

    If you love TNG and want all of the best of the soundtracks, then buy this! It'll save you money, and the TNG soundtracks are some of the best. The magic of this series can come alive, and it has a ton of music from all episodes, including mixed in versions that are really "cool".
    The Best of Star Trek (First 5 Movies)
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Great Music of Star Trek
    • Soundtrack Music From the First Five Movies
    		 The Best of Star Trek (First 5 Movies)
    Various Artists
    Manufacturer: Bmg Int'l
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00000JOSH
    Release Date: 2001-01-09

    Tracks:

    1. Life Is a Dream [Star Trek V]
    2. Meld [Star Trek]
    3. Returning to Vulcan [Star Trek III]
    4. Battle in the Mutara Nebula [From Star Trek II]
    5. Enterprise Clears Moorings [From Star Trek II]
    6. Chekov's Run [Star Trek IV]
    7. Ilia's Theme [Star Trek]
    8. Without Help [Star Trek V]
    9. Enterprise [Star Trek]
    10. Prologue and Main Title [Star Trek III]
    11. Hospital Chase [Star Trek IV]
    12. Whaler [Star Trek IV]
    13. Angry God [Star Trek V]
    14. Genesis Countdown [From Star Trek II]
    15. Katra Ritual [Star Trek III]
    16. Home Again: End Credits [Star Trek IV]

    Album Details

    A Collection of the Most Popular Tracks from the First Five Star Trek Movies and Includes the Original Theme from the TV Show.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Great Music of Star Trek.......2002-05-24

    This was the first soundtrack that I listened from Star Trek. I was very impressed with all the music from the different composers of Star Trek. All of it is wonderful made.
    Unfortunately this album doesn't necessarily contain "the Best" of Star Trek. I was surprised that "Klingon Battle" from Star Trek I, and "Stealing the Enterprise" from Star Trek III, didn't make it. Unfortunately, Best of music collections always have their snubs. With that aside, this is a good collection of Star Trek music. I would recommed this album to anyone who enjoys this music.

    5 out of 5 stars Soundtrack Music From the First Five Movies.......1999-12-10

    The track listing for this disc matches a CD called "Star Trek: The Astral Symphony" which I bought at a local music store. The music is all original soundtrack, and simply incredible. You get beauty, suspense, excitement, and triumph in these lush, full orchestrations. I wish they had included "The Mountain" from ST-5, but who can complain? This disc is a huge money saver, putting the best music from five movies on one CD.

    Music:

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    2. Cabin Fever [Soundtrack]
    3. Classic Instrumental Hits
    4. Cold Room [Import]
    5. Comancheros [Soundtrack]
    6. Creature From The Black Lagoon: A Symphony Of Film Music By Hans J. Salter (Film Score Anthology) [Soundtrack]
    7. Deep Blue Sea: Music From The Motion Picture [Soundtrack]
    8. Disturbing Behavior (1998 Film) [Soundtrack]
    9. Down & Out With the Dolls [Soundtrack]
    10. Dreamkeeper [Soundtrack]

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